Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Guyana
Guyana: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 14.88 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Guyana, 2018–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Guyana is 14.88, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.4% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.
Guyana ranks 83rd of 94 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23.24 | — |
| 2019 | 22.08 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 24.66 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 26.75 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 14.88 | -44.4% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 14.88 is below the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 18% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 14.88 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 84.97, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.66 | 22.08 | 23.24 | 2 |
| 2020s | 22.1 | 14.88 | 26.75 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More work & labour data for Guyana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3957 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4228 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9077 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9156 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 295.49 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 526.41 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 455.78 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 433.17 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 888.95 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Guyana?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Guyana was 14.88 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 26.75 in 2021.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.88 in 2024.
- How does Guyana rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Guyana ranks 83rd out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.